Getting from Orlando to Port Canaveral
Most Port Canaveral cruisers fly into Orlando International (MCO), about 45 miles and 45 minutes to an hour away on the SR 528 toll road. Shared shuttles from MCO cost about $28 to $30 per person each way.
Every option has a flight cut-off. Go Port won't take MCO flights that land after noon, so plan to fly in the day before if you can.
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From Orlando International Airport (MCO)
45 miles, 45 minutes to an hour, on the SR 528 toll road by car
| Option | Price | Booking |
|---|---|---|
| Shared shuttleGo Port | $29.99 per person each way, with no added fees. | Book online in advance. Check in at the Go Port counter in Terminal A, Level 1. Flights landing after noon are not served. |
| Shared shuttleCocoa Beach Express | From $28 per person one way. It is the port authority's official ground transportation company. | Book online, or call 321-783-8655 for same-day rides (7 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.). |
| Cruise line transferCarnival | From $37.99 per person each way. | Your flight must land by noon; transfers run 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet at Terminal B, Level 1 ground transportation. |
| Cruise line transferDisney Cruise Line | About $45 per person each way for 2026 sailings. | Add it to your Disney booking or in the Navigator app. |
| Cruise line transferRoyal Caribbean | Price not published. | Buy at least 2 weeks before sailing. |
| Uber or LyftRideshare apps | No published fare. | Request in the app. Rideshares can't drop you at the terminal before your boarding time. |
From Orlando Sanford Airport (SFB)
60 miles, about 1 hour by car
| Option | Price | Booking |
|---|---|---|
| Shared shuttleGo Port | From $49.99 per person. | One pickup window, 10:30 to 11 a.m., across from baggage claim 1 to 3. Your flight must land by 10 a.m. |
| Uber or LyftRideshare apps | No published fare. | Request in the app. |
From Melbourne Orlando Airport (MLB)
25 miles, about 40 minutes by car
| Option | Price | Booking |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line transferCarnival | From $39.99 per person. | Your flight must land by 12:30 p.m.; service runs 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
| Uber or LyftRideshare apps | No published fare. | Request in the app. |
From Orlando hotels near the airport
about 45 minutes to an hour by car
| Option | Price | Booking |
|---|---|---|
| Shared shuttleGo Port | $19.99 to $29.99 per person from select hotels near MCO, including Avid, Cambria, Country Inn & Suites, Courtyard and Days Inn & Suites. | Pickup outside the hotel lobby between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m., depending on the hotel. Book online in advance. |
Want a private car or shared van booked ahead? Compare airport-to-port transfers in Orlando and Port Canaveral from several companies on Viator.
Booking.com Taxis also books a private car from the airport to the terminal at a price fixed when you book. The driver tracks your flight and waits if it's late, and you can cancel free up to 24 hours before pickup.
Good to know
- Since October 1, 2025, shuttles and rideshares may not drop passengers at the terminal before their cruise line's boarding time, and stops are limited to 15 minutes. Arriving early doesn't help.
- The drive from Orlando uses SR 528, the Beachline, a toll road. Pay with a transponder like SunPass; toll-by-plate costs more.
- Brightline trains don't reach Port Canaveral. A Cocoa station is planned for around 2028 to 2030, but it would still be 10 to 15 miles from the terminals.
- Carnival says not to book a flight home from MCO before about 1 p.m. Go Port's return shuttles leave the port from early morning.
Common questions
What is the cheapest way from Orlando airport to Port Canaveral?
A shared shuttle: Cocoa Beach Express from $28 per person or Go Port at $29.99, each way. Carnival's own transfer is $37.99.
Is there a train from Orlando to Port Canaveral?
No. Brightline serves Orlando airport but has no Space Coast stop yet.